Precious metal trading since 1969

About us

At the end of the 1960s, in the midst of a boom in industrial manufacturing, Emilio Camponovo founded both Aurofin SA and Valcambi SA.Over the years Aurofin specialised in the physical trade of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum and palladium), mainly destined for the Italian goldsmith industry.

In response to market demand, in 1980 the company expanded its core business, giving its customers the opportunity to borrow metal. This was the start of the ‘loan for use’ programme (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) for companies operating in the industry.

Today, Aurofin SA works with the four largest refineries in Switzerland, all major players internationally (Valcambi, Argor-Heraeus, Pamp and Metalor), and can offer all their products (Good Delivery).

We buy and assess gold and silver from industrial waste and recycled jewellery, both in Switzerland and abroad. We are thus able to offer a melting, analysis and refining service.

Moreover, since 2015 the Company has also purchased and sold coins, both for investment and numismatics.